International Human Rights Day - 10 December
- secbpwnz
- Nov 27, 2025
- 2 min read
Kia ora koutou,
Please see attached an invitation to attend a special event co-hosted by Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge and The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, celebrating International Human Rights Day and the official launch of the Te Whare Tiaki Training and Community Hub in Porirua. We are sharing this invitation with the International Women’s Caucus on behalf of Caroline Herewini, MNZM, JP, Kaiwhakahaere at Te Whare Tiaki Wahine Refuge.
See a summary of the event details below:
Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (Formal Opening and Keynote Address at 10:30 AM)
Venue: Te Whare Tiaki Training and Community Hub, 21b Hartham Place, Porirua City Centre
Theme: Orange the World (Encouraging attendees to wear orange in support of Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.)
RSVP Deadline: Monday 1 December 2025 to admin@tiaki.org.nz
More information can be found in the invitation (below) and in the email below.
Ngā mihi,
Elzanne Bester
Tēnā koutou,
On behalf of Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge, in partnership with The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we would be deeply honoured if your organisation would join us to celebrate International Human Rights Day and the official launch of the Te Whare Tiaki Training and Community Hub in Porirua.
This event marks the powerful culmination of the global "Orange the World - 16 Days of Activism" campaign which starts on 25th November 2025, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and runs until 10th December 2025, International Human Rights Day.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (Formal Opening and Keynote Address at 10:30 AM)
Venue: Te Whare Tiaki Training and Community Hub, 21b Hartham Place, Porirua City Centre
Theme: Orange the World (We encourage wearing anything orange in support of Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.)
As local NGOs, your presence is an affirmation of our shared mission and the critical role we collectively play in advancing human rights and ensuring all members of Porirua's diverse and youthful community can thrive.
We believe that “Ma te kotahitanga e whai kaha ai tātau" — In unity we have strength.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Monday 1 December 2025 by contacting us directly at admin@tiaki.org.nz.
We sincerely look forward to celebrating this significant milestone and reinforcing our community connection with you.
More information about Orange the World can be found here: https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/orange-the-world
More information and resources about International Human Rights Day can be found here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
Nāku noa, nā,
Te Whare Tiaki Wahine Refuge